Have you ever wondered what the Lisle-Woodridge
Fire District is all about? What's it like to be a professional firefighter? How
tough is it to handle that hose line? What's it like to work in firefighter's
gear with self-contained breathing equipment on your back? Have you ever asked
yourself why firefighters do the things they do and take the risks that they
take? Did you ever wonder how you would react in an emergency situation? Can you
choose the proper fire extinguisher and use it correctly? Are your smoke and
carbon monoxide detectors located properly? If a family member or friend has a
heart attack in your home, would you know how to help that person?

Enrollment in the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District's
Citizens Fire Academy can provide answers to these questions, and more! We are
seeking citizens who will share the knowledge that they will gain with other
members of their organizations, family members, and friends. Our goal is to
teach participants cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, fire safety,
and fire extinguisher selection and use. Further more, we wish to acquaint the
public with the firefighting tactics and strategy employed by Lisle-Woodridge
Fire District. We intend to cover fire prevention, fire suppression, and the
operations of our specialized hazmat and rescue teams.

Participation in all activities is purely voluntary. We
hope that participants will come away from this experience with a better
understanding of the wide range of services that the fire department offers our
community.

The Citizens Fire Academy is offered annually to
village residents and employees. Class size is limited and vacancies are filled
on a first come, first served basis. Interested applicants can contact
Bureau Chief Spinazola at (630) 353-3000 for
additional information. Currently no Academy
classes are scheduled.